Legislator Details
Walter B. Hewitt
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 41
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Birth
Date: 2/4/1800
City: Stillwater, NY
County: Saratoga County, NY
Country: US
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Married Polina Childs in 1825
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Occupation: shoemaker, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Elias Hewitt and Cynthia Johnson; grandson of Walter Hewitt and Edmund Johnson, both in the revolutionary war; ancestors came from England; stepson of Gerardus Downing. Moved to Michigan in 1826 via the Erie Canal, eventually settling in Ypsilanti in 1831.
Notable Facts:
First Secretary of the Ypsilantia area Freemasons
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: State Prison
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City of Residence: Ypsilanti
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw
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Date Elected: 11/1/1841
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1842
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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